The Courtauld Cezannes

26th June 2008 to 5th October 2008
Somerset House, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 0RN
Telephone: 020 7848 2526
Given his wide popularity today, it is an odd fact of history that Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), the famous Impressionist, miserably failed to impress critics and most collectors in his own time. Happily, Samuel Courtald did appreciate Cézanne's work and, following his acquisitions, The Courtald Gallery holds the best collection of Cézanne's works in Britain. For the very first time, the full collection can now been seen all together. Paul Cézanne drew his inspiration from the delightful scenery around the family home near Aix-en-Provence, in France, and many of his works in the collection depict the surrounding countryside - including the more recently highly acclaimed 'Montagne Sainte-Victoire'. Along with the main collection are several letters written by the artist and watercolours of his as well as some recently discovered details on the artist's working techniques.

Visiting The Courtauld Cézannes:

Cost: £5 (Adults), £4 (Concs), Free (Mondays 10:00 - 14:00)
Time: Daily 10:00 - 18:00. Last admission 17:30
Age Restrictions: Free at all times for under 18s, full-time UK students and unwaged.

Nearest Underground Stations:
Temple Tube (3 minutes)
Embankment Tube (8 minutes)

Nearest Hotels: Stay at our Quality Crown hotel Kensington and take the Circle Line from Gloucester Road direct to Temple for the short walk to Somerset House. Alternatively, stay at our Quality Crown Hotel Paddington and take the adjacent Bakerloo Line direct to Charing Cross for a pleasant stroll along the Strand to Somerset House.

For more information on The Courtauld Cezannes collections, please visit:
www.courtauld.ac.uk